Nigerians in the Americas have vehemently condemned what they described as the heinous killing of innocent people in Plateau State on the eve of Christmas 2023 and called for “swift and thorough investigations” to bring the perpetrators of the senseless violence to justice.
In a statement, the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Board of Directors (BOD) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Americas, said that the killing of more than 160 people, particularly women and children and the injuring of over 300 individuals, “demands accountability, and we urge the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”
The statement was jointly signed by Bukola Olaoye and Dr. Victor Ubani for NIDOA BOT; Chika Emmanuel for NIDOA-Brazil BOD; Danladi Husaini, NIDOA-Belize BOD; Lillian Alli-Balogun, NIDOA-Canada BOD; and Collins Ikegwuno and Dr. Eromonsele Idahosa, NIDOA-USA BOD.
The group, which commiserated with the families of the victims and prayed for healing for the injured, also called on the international community and media outlets to join in solidarity “as we condemn these acts of violence.”
Full text of the statement reads:
Condemnation of Plateau State Tragedy and Call for Justice
We, the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Board of Directors (BOD) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Americas, express our profound sorrow and vehement condemnation of the heinous act that unfolded on Christmas Eve in Plateau State, Nigeria.
The loss of over 160 innocent lives, particularly women and children, and the injury of over 300 individuals is a tragedy that has left our hearts heavy with grief. We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this unimaginably difficult time.
We call for swift and thorough investigations to bring the perpetrators of this senseless violence to justice. The violation of innocent lives demands accountability, and we urge the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
In this time of mourning, let us come together in prayer for the affected families, healing for the injured, and for justice to prevail. We stand united with our fellow Nigerians, both at home and abroad, as we navigate through this dark moment.
We urge the international community and media outlets to join us in solidarity as we condemn these acts of violence.
Let our collective voice be heard:
#PlateauKillings #PrayForNigeria #JusticeForVictims
